Personally, I do approve of Nurse's and Friar's actions in aiding the secret wedding between Romeo and Juliet in Scene II of Shakespeare's play. Both Romeo and Juliet clearly wanted to be together, so I do not see anything wrong in helping them achieve their wish. At the time, the wedding seemed to be a good idea; it would end the feud. People would be truly happy and everyone would get what they want. When Juliet exclaims, "Nay, come, I pray thee, speak; good, good nurse, speak," it shows her desperation to be Romeo and to hear good news concerning their relationship. Romeo's line, "Let's go. I insist on being quick about this," also shows his desperation to be with Juliet, as well as his determination to do whatever it takes in order to be with her. Nurse and Friar Lawrence were simply trying to help Romeo and Juliet get what they wanted. They had no way of foreseeing the misfortune and sorrow the wedding would bring.
Romeo and Juliet look extremely happy with each other. Since neither Nurse nor Friar Lawrence could see into the future and the effects their actions would cause, there was nothing wrong with them trying to help people they cared about achieve true happiness.
Vocabulary:
chided: criticized; scolded
confounds: confused; obscures
driveling: chattering; jabbering
exposition: display; demonstration
idolatry: worship; adoration
lamentable: unfortunate; regrettable
perjuries: lies; swearing to what is untrue
This video shows the wedding scene between Romeo and Juliet, as portrayed in the 1996 adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. In Shakespeare's play, this scene takes place in Act II, Scene VI.
To see Shakespeare's play in its entirety through MIT's website, click here.
Great job with your post, Celina. Your thoughts as to why you approve of Friar's and Nurse's actions are clear, and your evidence shows your depth of understanding. Great image and caption. LOVE the video, too. Keep up the great blogging!
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